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Dr. Stephen Ellestad is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with 38 years of experience serving patients across Iowa. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at the United States Army Medical Center. Dr. Ellestad speaks English and brings nearly four decades of clinical expertise to his practice.
Dr. Ellestad is affiliated with UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center and WinnMed, providing care in both Grinnell and Decorah, Iowa. He treats patients with tobacco use disorders and chest wall pain. His emergency medicine background enables him to provide urgent care services and perform diagnostic procedures like CT scans and complete blood counts.
Dr. Ellestad is affiliated with UnityPoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center and WinnMed, providing care in both Grinnell and Decorah, Iowa. He treats patients with tobacco use disorders and chest wall pain. His emergency medicine background enables him to provide urgent care services and perform diagnostic procedures like CT scans and complete blood counts.
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Quick Facts
- 38 years of experience
- speaks English
- United States Army Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has 2 locationsUnitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center
210 4th AveGrinnell, IA 50112 Tel: (641) 236-7511
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Stephen M Ellestad has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Osteopathy, Iowa, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
United States Army Medical Center
Medical School
Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1988
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Ellestad affiliated with?
- Dr. Stephen Ellestad is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Grinnell Regional Medical Center and Winnmed.
- What languages does Dr. Stephen Ellestad speak?
- Dr. Stephen Ellestad speaks English.
- Where is Dr. Stephen Ellestad's office located?
- Dr. Stephen Ellestad's office is located at 210 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA, 50112.
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